Liverpool’s rather persistent signing of Southampton players over the past years has become something of a running joke.
The Reds raided the Saints in the summer of 2014 for three of their key players, and haven’t stopped there, returning to St Mary’s Stadium to pluck away some of the club’s most exciting talents.
Many former Southampton stars have played vital roles in Liverpool’s pursuit of the Premier League title this season, while the Saints remain near the bottom of the table, fighting for their lives.
Friday night sees the two teams lock horns at St Mary’s in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
Liverpool have the chance to return to the top of the Premier League table with a win but will know that Southampton are in good form, having won three of their last four top-flight outings.
The Reds have signed seven players from the Saints during the current Premier League era, and we’ve had a go at ranking them based on their tenures at Anfield!
